Student at Baykar Science High School

Mustafa Salih Berk

Software Engineer • Cybersecurity Researcher • AI Enthusiast

Building secure software, researching intelligent systems, and developing future-proof technologies with a focus on systems programming, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

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About

I focus on low-level system engineering, C2 framework architectures, vulnerability research, and artificial intelligence models. As a student at Baykar Science High School, I bridge academic computer science fundamentals with practical open-source security and AI tool development.

Tech Stack & Tools

Tech Stack

Core Domains

  • Cybersecurity: Vulnerability research & defensive architectures.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Machine learning models & intelligent automation.
  • Autonomous Systems: UAV flight control dynamics & simulations.
  • Systems Development: Python, Go, and Laravel frameworks.

Certifications

CS50x Certificate Preview

CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science

Harvard University — CS50x

Algorithmic thinking, memory management in C, Web Architecture (Python, Flask, SQL), and hands-on software development principles.

Issued by Harvard CS50x View Certificate

Security Research & Analysis

Vulnerability Disclosure Google VRP

Gemini Security Research: Lock-Screen Bypass

Technical analysis of a logical lock-screen bypass vulnerability discovered in the Google Gemini application and responsibly disclosed through Google's Vulnerability Reward Program.

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Featured Projects

RedPatch

Interactive application security playground and defense simulator combining offensive exploitation with source code remediation and AI-driven patch verification (Exploit → Patch → Verify) in containerized Docker environments.

Python • FastAPI • Docker • AI Agents • AppSec
RedPatch Labs

Official source code and engine modules for vulnerable web scenarios powering the RedPatch platform, featuring dual-mode (Pentester & Coder) challenge environments.

Docker • CTF Engines • AppSec • Python
ShadowLab

Modular, Python-based Command-and-Control (C2) framework designed for cybersecurity research, socket communication, and payload management.

Featured in Atıl Samancıoğlu's Newsletter
Python • Networking • C2 Architecture
Prox CLI

Lightweight, extensible multi-tool CLI suite built with Go for developers and security workflows.

Go • CLI • DevOps

Press & Media Recognition

Feature Spotlight June 2026

Atıl Samancıoğlu — Monthly Student Achievements Bulletin

ShadowLab was featured in prominent cybersecurity instructor Atıl Samancıoğlu's monthly student success newsletter, highlighting the architecture of the custom C2 framework, socket programming implementation, and socket/encryption techniques.

"Mustafa Salih'in siber güvenlikle ilgilenen öğrencilerin kesinlikle ilgisini çekecek süper bir projesi GitHub'da yayınlandı! Öncelikle belirtmeliyim ki Mustafa Salih şu anda 13 yaşında! Bu projeyi ağ protokollerini anlamak amacıyla geliştirmiş. Proje genel olarak bir control & command projesi ve içinde builder, encrypter, shell yönetimi gibi fonksiyonlar bulunuyor..."
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Get In Touch

Feel free to reach out for research collaborations, security inquiries, or software projects.

msalihberk@proton.me